Work Term : PermanentWork Language : EnglishHours : 45 hours per weekEducation : No degree, certificate or diplomaExperience : 1 year to less than 2 yearsWork site environment
- Potato and vegetable
Work setting
- Rural area
Tasks
- Implement soil fertility programs
- Plant, cultivate and irrigate crops
- Fertilize and spray crops
- Harvest crops
- Operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment
- Provide agricultural crop services such as plowing, irrigating, cultivating, spraying or harvesting
- Ensure farm safety and bio-security procedures are followed
Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses
- Pesticide Applicator's Licence
- Air Brake (Z) Endorsement
Equipment and machinery experience
- Automated irrigation system
- Fertilizer applicator
- Harvesters
- Seed drill
- Sprayer or duster
- Tractor
- Combine harvester
- Farm truck
- Forage equipment
- Planting equipment
- Tillage equipment
- Skidsteer
- Forklift
Transportation / travel information
- Own transportation
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Ability to work independently
- Fast-paced environment
- Attention to detail
Own tools / equipment
- Steel-toed safety boots
Personal suitability
- Excellent oral communication
- Organized
- Team player
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Quick learner
Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Do you live near the job location?
- Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting?